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Rancho Grande

  • 1940
  • Approved
  • 1h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
93
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Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Jack Ingram, Pee Wee King, Mary Lee, Nora Lou Martin, June Storey, Pals of the Golden West, and Bud Jackson in Rancho Grande (1940)
DramaMusicWestern

Kay and her eastern clan go out West to run the ranch left her by her grandfather. Badguys are out to ruin the ranch's irrigation system, so Autry lends a hand.Kay and her eastern clan go out West to run the ranch left her by her grandfather. Badguys are out to ruin the ranch's irrigation system, so Autry lends a hand.Kay and her eastern clan go out West to run the ranch left her by her grandfather. Badguys are out to ruin the ranch's irrigation system, so Autry lends a hand.

  • Director
    • Frank McDonald
  • Writers
    • Peter Milne
    • Connie Lee
    • Bradford Ropes
  • Stars
    • Gene Autry
    • Smiley Burnette
    • June Storey
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    93
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Frank McDonald
    • Writers
      • Peter Milne
      • Connie Lee
      • Bradford Ropes
    • Stars
      • Gene Autry
      • Smiley Burnette
      • June Storey
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Gene Autry
    Gene Autry
    • Gene Autry
    Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette
    • Frog Millhouse
    June Storey
    June Storey
    • Kay Dodge
    Mary Lee
    Mary Lee
    • Patsy Dodge
    Dick Hogan
    Dick Hogan
    • Tom Dodge
    Ellen Lowe
    • Effie Tinker
    • (as Ellen E. Lowe)
    Ferris Taylor
    Ferris Taylor
    • Emery Benson
    Joe De Stefani
    • Jose
    • (as Joseph De Stefani)
    Roscoe Ates
    Roscoe Ates
    • Tex
    Rex Lease
    Rex Lease
    • Joe Travis
    Ann Baldwin
    • Susan Putnam
    Pals of the Golden West
    Pals of the Golden West
    • Musicians
    • (as The Pals of the Golden West)
    Boys' Choir of St. Joseph's School
    • Church Choir
    • (as The Boys' Choir of St. Joseph's School)
    The Brewer Kids
    • Singers
    Chuck Baldra
    • Bill - Ranch Hand
    • (uncredited)
    Roy Barcroft
    Roy Barcroft
    • Madden
    • (uncredited)
    Hank Bell
    Hank Bell
    • Hank - Ranch Hand
    • (uncredited)
    Ann Bradley
    • Nightclub Girl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Frank McDonald
    • Writers
      • Peter Milne
      • Connie Lee
      • Bradford Ropes
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    • Soundtracks
      Alla En El Rancho Grande
      (1934) (uncredited)
      Music by Emilio D. Uranga
      Spanish lyrics by Jorge del Moral and Silvano Ramos
      English lyrics by Bartley Costello
      Sung during the opening credits and played during the end credits
      Performed by The Brewer Kids and Gene Autry in Spanish
      Sung by Smiley Burnette a cappella
      Reprised by Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Mary Lee, Pals of the Golden West and ranch hands
      Played by the band at the nightclub
      Sung by Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Mary Lee, Pals of the Golden West,
      and ranch hands at the end

    User reviews4

    Featured review
    10/10

    Excellent plot and outstanding cast!

    This Gene Autry film is about as good as musical westerns get. The songs are beautifully performed by Gene, Mary Lee, and Smiley Burnette. The movie also features a Great performance by June Storey who portrays Kay Dodge.Smiley Burnette and Mary Lee add comedy to the movie in two scenes that you would not want to miss, and the extra musicians pitch in to compliment the musical aspect of the movie in songs like Rancho Grande and The Swing of the Range.

    The plot is exciting from star to finish with 68 minutes packed with action and excitement. This movie definitely ranks as one of Gene's best movies along with Melody Ranch, South of the Border, and Whirlwind.
    • lindsay_duke
    • Apr 7, 2006
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    • Release date
      • March 22, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Republic Pictures (I)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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